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USAF and Boeing resume F-15EX Eagle II deliveries to Portland ANG after labor‑related production pause

The U.S. Air Force, in partnership with Boeing and the Defense Contract Management Agency, has resumed deliveries of the F-15EX Eagle II to the Portland Air National Guard Base after a production pause caused by labor action at Boeing’s Missouri facility, ending a prolonged interruption to unit handovers.

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2025-12-18T05:06:02.868741-08:00
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Aviation Today • Rich Abott

US Navy and Boeing Push First MQ-25 Stingray Flight Test to Early 2026

By Aviation Today: The Navy and Boeing have pushed back the initial flight test of the first MQ-25A Stingray aircraft carrier-based tanker aircraft into early 2026. The government-industry team insisted they are making […].

2025-12-18T09:55:19.334950-08:00
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Airbus • News Release

Spain’s Ministry of Defence places order for 100 Airbus helicopters via DGAM

By Airbus: Spain is placing orders for 100 Airbus helicopters through the Directorate General for Armament and Material (DGAM) of the Ministry of Defence.

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2025-12-18T03:29:31.759253-08:00
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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

KAI secures contract for KF-21 strike capabilities

By FlightGlobal: Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has secured a W686 billion ($465 million) contract from Seoul's defence procurement agency to expand the KF-21 fighter's weapons capability beyond air-to-air systems, with air-to-ground testing now accelerated to early 2027.

2025-12-18T07:50:56.807200-08:00
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Reuters • Yomna Ehab

Israel, Germany sign $3.1 billion contract expansion for Arrow air defence system

By Reuters: Israel and Germany signed a contract worth around $3.1 billion to expand the Arrow-3 air and missile defence system manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries, Israel's defence ministry said on Thursday.

2025-12-18T08:14:05.545882-08:00